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New Feature:

Area artists and writers.

Submit samples of your art or short stories in the form of graphic .jpg files or PDF for text to 2000shadesofgray@gmail.com for publication in our blog.

Sample art Aboriginal tapestry from Australia.

Please accompany your personal and contact information and a statement that you are the original artist or writer and own the rights to the work. Only verified original pieces will be published. 2000SOG will create a new Art Section and Creative Writing section. Submissions from artists under 18 years must be accompanied by references from a responsible adult. All works submitted remain the property of the artist and may be deleted at your request by email to 2000shadesofgray@gmail.com

We will need phone and email information from artists and website addresses where applicable. For Sale items may be included. Limit 5 pieces per artist in each category.

Please try to keep your files small. Large text files may be zipped for emailing.

This should be fun!

BARBERVILLE FAMILY FARM SWAP MEET

Come join the agriculture family of the Barberville Family Farm Swap & Market this Saturday morning, meet your local farmers and ranchers & enjoy some of the best homemade cooked goods that you will find along with organic, hydro, vegan foods.

Several Nurseries’ will have just about any landscaping plants/trees that you will need, and there will be plenty of livestock, fowl, tools, etc.

Everybody can sell at this farm market, only $5.00 donation and there will be a farmer only raffle at noon where a single farmer goes home with the $, after operating expenses. (Please, only farm, agricultural related) If you have any questions, call Lloyd at 386-469-9409.

Please check out our web site at www.farmswapmarket.com, it is always kept updated with new information and our Face book page is a great way to stay in touch with your farmers and let them know what your looking to buy or sell at this weeks farm market.

Tell a friend to meet you at the Barberville Family Farm Swap & Market this Saturday morning !

Tech DeLand is a group of technology enthusiasts in the Downtown DeLand area meeting once a month to encourage a better understanding of technology. This month’s meeting will be at Cafe DaVinci from 6pm-9pm. This month’s topics are Child Themes in WordPress for Podcasters and an Introduction to Angular.js. For more information, please visit: techdeland.com

Friday

Downtown DeLand is the place to be on 4th Fridays! Enjoy the Art Walk along the Boulevard, see demonstrations, and meet artists hosted by our local merchants. Continue your stroll to Artisan Alley for more festivities including the farmer’s market and Art in the Alley. www.FourthFridayDeLand.com

January 23 – Tech DeLandJanuary 24 – 4th Friday DeLand January 24-February 9 – Sands Theater Company Presents: The 39 Steps Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theater! At the Athens Theatre. www.athensdeland.com January 31- February 9 – DeLand Craft Beer Week There will be a week full of events leading up to the DeLand Craft Beer Festival including a homebrew competition, kickoff party, bottle share, beer scavenger hunt “meet the reps” reception, DeLand Craft Beer Festival after party & hangover brunch. More Info

February:

February 8 – DeLand Craft Beer Festival Featuring craft beers, rare & vintage beers, imports, educational break out sessions, live music from The Republik, live art by Paleface & a home brew competition. Must be 21 to enter. No pets. No children. Held in Artisan Alley, Downtown DeLand. General admission tickets are $35. VIP tickets are $55 and also include admission to a Rare and Vintage Pairing Party on Thursday February 6 (limited qty available). Pick up tickets at the MainStreet DeLand Association or reserve online at: www.delandcraftbeerfestival.com .February 12 – Wine, Women & Chocolate Be a Downtown Diva the second Wednesday of every month from 5:30-7:30pm and discover what downtown DeLand has to offer! Enjoy special sales, discounts, giveaways and other promotions. winewomenandchocolatedeland.com

February 27 – Tech DeLand Tech DeLand is a group of technology enthusiasts in the Downtown DeLand area meeting once a month to encourage a better understanding of technology. For meeting locations and speaker information, please visit: techdeland.com February 28 – 4th Friday DeLand Downtown DeLand is the place to be on 4th Fridays! Enjoy the Art Walk along the Boulevard, see demonstrations, and meet artists hosted by our local merchants. Continue your stroll to Artisan Alley for more festivities including the farmer’s market and Art in the Alley. www.FourthFridayDeLand.com